Prayagraj, May 31 -- Condemning the recent attack on TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Sunday said that there is "absolutely no place for violence in a thriving democracy", and called for strict legal action against those involved in the alleged assault of a Member of Parliament.

Tiwari claimed that Banerjee, who had recently switched from the ruling party, was "brutally beaten" and alleged that the attack was politically motivated, suggesting it was linked to the party being out of power.

Terming the incident "horrific," the leader condemned violence across the political spectrum and alleged that it reflects what he described as the "fascist face" of the BJP emerging.

He further demanded immediate and strict legal...